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Table 5 Themes and subthemes of the experiences with palliative care services

From: The experiences of patients with advanced heart failure, family carers, and health professionals with palliative care services: a secondary reflexive thematic analysis of longitudinal interview data

Themes

Subthemes

Theme-1: Impact of heart failure

Impact of heart failure on patients

Impact of heart failure on families

Theme-2: Coping and support

Patient coping

Patient support

Theme-3: Recognising palliative phase

Identifying palliative patients

Palliative care conversations

Theme-4: Coordination of care

Networking

Continuity of care